U S plans giant swap of war needs with rubber and tin
Sen Byrnes announces a worldwide swap trading cotton and wheat to England Holland Belgium for rubber and tin. The plan, backed by Roosevelt officials, aims to store strategic materials and prevent price dumping while easing farm surpluses.
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Sheriff Ordered To Answer Court In Roane County Funds Case
Roane County Sheriff Phil Phillips was ordered by the state supreme court to show cause why he should not comply with a Roane County court mandate to transfer 1000 to the county relief administration. The ruling came after the sheriff acted on prosecuting attorney advice to block the draft, noting funds were available in unspent balances in other county accounts. The mandamus directs the returnable date before the Roane County circuit court.
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Roane County
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Phillips
General Relief Department
Actin Mad at a Girl Cited in Wise Cracking Advice
A comic line from Willie Willis counsels that anger harms progress with girls. He advises to act kind yet pretend indifference to attract attention, promoting subtle social maneuvering over confrontation in dating.
Gazette sponsors first civic Easter sunrise event in Charleston
The Gazette sponsored Charleston's first civic Easter sunrise observance at Laidley Park where 1500 Faithful from many faiths braved snow and four below zero weather Sunday to participate.
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Laidley
Gazette
Holt Refuses Miners Relief Visit Highlights Budget Clash
Gov. Holt told United Mine Workers leaders the state cannot provide relief to idle miners due to dependence on industry revenues. He argued further suspensions in bituminous fields would disrupt fiscal affairs and that public funds should not support workers who choose not to work. Attendees included A. W. Garnett, William Blizzard, Frank Miley, and John Urbaniak.
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Public Assistance
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William Blizzard
Charlestownn
Frank Miley
Fairmont
John Urbaniak
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Blizzard
Slattery Favored to Succeed Lewis in Senate
Chicago April 10 James M Slattery chairman of the Illinois Commerce commission and ally of Gov Horner appears poised to become the next U S senator after the death of James Hamilton Lewis Horner is expected to appoint him this week Slattery a near 60 year old lawyer has deep roots in Democratic politics and a long friendship with the governor
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James M. Slattery
Illinois Commerce Commission
Henry Horner
U. S
James Hamilton Lewis
Coal negotiators fail to agree after five hours
In New York on April 10 negotiators for soft coal miners and employers worked five hours without reaching a new wages and hours contract. The talks aimed to end the Appalachian shutdown affecting 338,000 miners. The conference recessed until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
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Appalachian
NLRB Rules AF of L Craft Union Can Operate Separated
The National Labor Relations Board sided with the American Federation of Labor craft union allowing operation in William Powell Co. Cincinnati where the CIO sought to form an industrial union SWOC opposed. Board said majority pattern makers were AF of L and could function as a separate unit or within the industrial group.
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AF of L Pattern Makers Association
William Powell Company
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C. I. O. Steel Workers’ Organization Committee
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AF of L Group
AF of L
Easter Egg Rolling at White House Draws 52259
Washington reports 52,259 people attended the White House Easter egg roll. President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt greeted guests with smiles as bands played and a Punch and Judy show entertained. Children bought access for adults, while first aid counts noted minor injuries and 20 fainting women.
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Aides Report To FDR Tomorrow At White House Conference
Four Democratic leaders Garner Bankhead Barkley and Rayburn were summoned to a White House conference to report on Capitol Hill sentiment toward Roosevelt's agenda. They may push back the June 15 adjournment to July 8 amid fights over relief funds social security law revision and labor act revisions. The session also signals delays from WPA funding votes and an upcoming appropriations inquiry.
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Works Progress Administration
Torrio Guilty Confession Shocks New York Trial
John Torrio pleaded guilty in federal court to income tax evasion totaling 86000 dollars. Sentencing is scheduled for Wednesday, ending his March 29 trial and halting plans to bring Al Capone to testify. Capone deposited a 50 page statement from Alcatraz for possible submission.
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Johnny
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Chicago
Alcatraz
William Stackbower
James la Penna
Italy Mobilizes 950,000 As Greece Crisis Escalates
Italy announces 200000 additional troops to bring its armed forces to 950000 as Mussolini moves toward Albania and Greek frontier actions. Gayda denies annexation aims while warning America to mind its own business amid Mediterranean tensions.
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Giornale d'Italia
Virginio Gayda
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Britain
Gayda
Palestine
U. S
Bergdoll Returns to Serve Term After Exile
Grover Bergdoll the World War I draft dodger arrives with his wife Berta and four children aboard the Hamburg American liner St Louis to take up residence in New York. He plans to serve the five year sentence from a court martial and reestablish himself as an American citizen.
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U. S
Harry Weinberger
Alfred
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Mina
Erwin
Vega
Weinberger
Daladier Backs Britain as Europe Faces Balkan Tensions
Paris reports Premier Daladier mobilizes in support of Britain to curb Italian aggression in Albania and to rally eastern European nations. France weighs a joint naval display with Britain and pressures Italy over Albanian invasion amid Libya garrisons and near-term Balkan risks.
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Slum Clearance Plan for Estill Street Approved
Approval of the $1,600,000 Estill street slum clearance project was given by the Charleston Housing authority. Architect Charles A. Haviland submitted the plan, which will be sent to Washington for USHA approval. The layout mirrors the west end project and covers 210 duplexes and 90 row houses.
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Leroy Allebach
Metaxas Vows Greek Defense Amid Italian Threats
Premier George Metaxas said Greece will defend its independence as Italian troops and munitions land on Dodecanese islands including Rhodes. Albania's refugee royal family travels toward Egypt, led by King Zog with Queen Geraldine and baby Crown Prince Skander, amid shock from recent events.
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Dutch Mine Sea and Land Approaches Stir England
Passengers arriving from the Hook of Holland said the Maas river was closed to shipping for 12 hours as Dutch warships laid mines near Rotterdam. Night patrols lined quays with searchlights, soldiers stood behind sandbags guarding waterfronts and waterfront restaurants were repurposed for security duties.
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Lindy Arrival Seen Boosting U S Air Defense Efforts
Washington reports Col. Charles A. Lindbergh’s imminent arrival will spur immediate expansion of the U S aviation research program. The National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics expects Lindbergh to aid in securing funds and advising on matched progress against German and Russian air power ahead of a April 20 defense brain trust meeting.
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Russia
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Britain Extends Naval Backing to Greece Turkey and Romania
Britain pledges protection to Greece Turkey and Romania with rapid naval deployment to deter Italian aggression. France prepares to join in defense while negotiations with Romania and Turkey advance, signaling a wide Anglo French shield against Nazi or Fascist moves in southeastern Europe.
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France
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Egyptian minister recalled over Italian troop movements in Libya
The Egyptian minister to London was recalled to Cairo to report the British general staff views on the concentration of large Italian detachments in Libya. Egypt fears Italian military movements near its western frontiers.
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Cairo
Libya
Egypt
Britain Prepares Peace Message as Italy Masses Troops
Britain plans a Thursday cabinet meeting to finalize a world peace message amid fears of Italian offensives in the eastern Mediterranean. Italian 60,000 troops occupy Rhodes with air and naval strength visible. British, Dutch, and French ships mobilize, positioning near Corfu Crete and the Dardanelles to support Turkey and block Bulgaria.
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